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Fields of Study > social sciences > sociology > social barriers
Preferred Term:

social barriers

Definition:
Differences (inequalities),in gender, ethnicity, race, religion, health or socioeconomic status, between individuals or groups that prevent them from achieving or accomplishing their goals, or deny their opportunity to access resources and to advance their interests.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
sociology
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • cultural barriers
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/30669
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2012-11-30